Diablo Predator or SCT Xcalibrator 2?

[MadDog2020]

I realize it may a little early to judge the new SCT Xcalibrator 2, but has anyone tried it out yet? I was all set to buy the diablo predator a short while back, but now this new SCT sounds like it can do what the diablo can plus some more.

Or in other words, can anyone tell if the SCT Xcalibrator 2 is lacking any features when compared with the Diablo Predator?

 

[YardSpecial]

SCT has more for the same coin.(both are $350)

I plan on getting one when I return in Aug.

 

[02davestang]

$350 from where?? on this website its listed as 375. and i've only sen the preditor for like 400

 

[ForPointSex]

I just got my xcal2 yesterday and it works great. My mustang feels like a new car.

My engine runs really smooth now. I bet I can balance a quarter on the edge during idle. The car feels like it has more HP after 5K RPM too. It also feels like it has more HP with the AC on. Before the tune, I would have a lot of drivetrain slop when I let off the throttle. The tune greatly reduced the slop by not letting the RMP drop.

The datalogging is really nice too.

Yesterday my friend came over with his car (mazda 6) because his check engine light was on. The xcal2 read the code. One thing I wish it would do it tell you what the code means.

So far, I like it. Never tried the preditor.

 

[YardSpecial]

SHM sell the SCT for $350
Partshoper sells the Diablo for $350

I like my Diablo, works great on my Cobra

 

[02davestang]

doesn't the preditor tell what the trouble codes mean??

 

[DBMSTNG]

doesn't the preditor tell what the trouble codes mean??

the SCT X2 does also.



i'd go with SCT. oh wait, i did.

 

[02davestang]

Yesterday my friend came over with his car (mazda 6) because his check engine light was on. The xcal2 read the code. One thing I wish it would do it tell you what the code means.

???

 

[artificial HP]

Are you really that lazy with the codes....theres a sticky with all the ford error codes in this forum......

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Hey MadDog 2020, I am selling my Predator if you are interested, its in the Trader section.

 

[02davestang]

i just looked on part shopper and the preditor is listed at $399+s/h

 

[Give Me TP]

Used ones typically go for around $250 on www.mach1registry.org, and there will probably be more of them available now that the XCal 2 is out. I will be staying with the Predator I already have myself, because (with a custom tune especially) it will do anything I need that the SCT tuner would do.

 

[csledd]

I'm going to be getting an sct xcal 2 in a week or so

 

[Newbie143]

i just looked on part shopper and the preditor is listed at $399+s/h

yes , thats true. But if you use the "StangNet coupon" you will get $50 Off the Diablo predator

 

[02davestang]

if u buy a predator used, u cant update the tune if it needs it. thats according to diablo on thier site. it also states that if u but a predator from an unathorized dealer, like getting it from ebay or used, u cant update it. any ways around this???

 

[Give Me TP]

if u buy a predator used, u cant update the tune if it needs it. thats according to diablo on thier site. it also states that if u but a predator from an unathorized dealer, like getting it from ebay or used, u cant update it. any ways around this???

Not true.

A used Predator can do anything a brand new one does as long as the seller or previous owner has restored the stock (factory) tune to their vehicle beforehand. You can update the Diablo performance tune on a Predator no matter who you buy it from. I bought mine on eBay and have updated it, used a custom tune in it, datalogged with it, and used it as a diagnostic (trouble code) reader. Warranty issues, such as failure of the unit to turn on, etc. would of course only be covered if you bought from an authorized dealer, but that's true of any eletronic device that I know of.

 

[TGJ]

I have used both SCT 9100 Flasher, X-Cal 1 and Diablo Predator. I personally use SCT as I think it is a superior product. The more I learn about the Predator and Diablo in general, the happier I am that I went with SCT.

 

[ForPointSex]

Originally Posted by ForPointSex
Yesterday my friend came over with his car (mazda 6) because his check engine light was on. The xcal2 read the code. One thing I wish it would do it tell you what the code means.

???

???

The Xcal2 read just displayed the code P0403. I had to look up the code on the net to see what is wrong.

 

[MGSTANG]

I have the X-cal 2 on my 04 GT. Not as much HP addition as I would have liked. But the car does feel quicker. It didn't smooth anything out. I have a lope at idle like I have cams, I believe it's from the MAC CAI or the Mac Prochamber I have. But it shakes at low RPM. And now, when it's cold, it bucks driving down the road